Fauze Hassen

“My work gives form to the invisible chaos and the marginal aspects that go unnoticed by the individuals in today's society. The subjects are shaped by childhood memories and fueled with a restless counter-cultural appetite. I like to think of my practice as a visual extension of my poetry work and the main channel between the outer world and my stories which support my artistic voice. My compositions are constantly seeking for a lack of stillness, supported by a mostly primitive colour palette and an intrepid use of abstract mark making. I also enjoy exploring the duality which text itself brings to my artworks when associated with the other painted figures, and how this combination allows a simultaneous desire for and a rejection of meaning. These elements bring to life works that shout at the audiences and yet, interact with the viewer in an immediate and accessible way.”

2018 - Solo Show: "Adiós Fax Machine, So Long Mankind" @ Corner Window Gallery, Auckland - New Zealand
2018 - Solo Show: "Yellow Street Light Madness" @ Depot Artspace, Auckland - New Zealand
2018 - Group Show: Moonlight Creative @ Allpress Gallery, Auckland New Zealand
2016 - Finalist, Upstairs Gallery TCAC Emerging Artist Awards
2015 - Finalist, Hibiscus and Coast Art Awards
2015 - Group Show, Depot Artspace Members Show